Blueberry Strawberry Salsa with Cilantro and Jalapeno Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Blueberry Salsa that combines the sweet juiciness of blueberries and strawberries with the zesty brightness of lime and the mild heat of jalapeno, perfect as a unique topping for chips, grilled meats, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce/Salsa
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 Cups blueberries
- 5–7 Strawberries
Herbs and Vegetables
- 1/4 Cup fresh cilantro
- 1 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and roughly chopped)
Seasoning
- Lime juice and zest (from 1 lime)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Jalapeno: Remove the seeds, stem, and membrane from the jalapeno pepper to reduce the heat, then roughly chop it into smaller pieces.
- Zest and Juice Lime: Zest the lime and juice it, placing both the zest and juice at the bottom of the food processor or blender to build a flavorful base.
- Add Ingredients: Place the blueberries, strawberries, cilantro, and chopped jalapeno on top of the lime juice and zest in the blender or food processor.
- Process Salsa: Close the lid and pulse the mixture several times until you reach your desired salsa consistency, whether chunky or finely blended.
- Season: Taste the salsa and add salt as needed to enhance the flavors further.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
Notes
- Removing seeds and membranes from jalapeno helps control the heat level.
- Chilling the salsa enhances the flavor combination and freshness.
- Adjust pulse frequency for chunkier or smoother salsa texture.
- Great served with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, or fish.
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